“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”
— Matthew 5:8
Are you searching for a way out of the pain and struggles in life?
This classic article, written in 1934 by Chinese Christian Pastor Wang Ching Ch’ing, explores the meaning of inner purity and spiritual freedom from a Christian perspective. Drawing from Chinese traditions—like the Buddhist idea of Nirvana and the Daoist practice of zuowang (sitting in forgetfulness)—the article points to a path of returning to your true self and finding peace with God.
Why Do People Feel So Much Suffering and Confusion?
True inner purity means having no obstacles in your heart—no dirt, no distraction. It is a peaceful state, like a clear mirror. It is quiet, free, and empty of selfish desire. It is the state of Nirvana, of zuowang, of total freedom.
Many people feel trapped by the things of the world. They become slaves to money, pleasure, or power. They are controlled by temptation and sin. This is confusion. This is suffering.
What Do “Awakening”, “Joy”, “Nirvana”, and “Zuowang” Truly Mean?
A pure heart lives with God. A person with such a heart has no hatred, no anxiety, and follows God’s will in every part of life. This is what it means to be awake. This is true joy.
In Buddhism, Nirvana is not about escaping the world by hiding in the mountains. Instead, it means being involved in the world but not controlled by it—handling things without being tied to them. That’s true freedom, that’s purity of heart.
The Buddha taught for over 40 years, but it is said he never actually spoke a word—because what he taught went beyond language. Jesus, too, said he was sent by God to do God’s work. He didn’t seek glory for himself—and that is why his glory was complete.
What Is Zuowang (Sitting in Forgetfulness)?
The Daoist practice of zuowang doesn’t mean forgetting everything in life. That would be meaningless. It means letting your heart rest. It means letting go of distractions, desires, and inner noise.
When Daoist thinkers speak of nothingness or emptiness, they don’t mean there is truly nothing. True emptiness makes room for the presence of God. But if our hearts are full of tricks, lies, hate, greed, or pride, how can we see God?
How Can We Truly Find Inner Peace and Freedom?
There is a simple way:
Bring all your worries, your fears, your hidden thoughts—everything—to Jesus Christ. Pour them out completely. Be honest and clean before God. When you do this, your heart becomes clear, your true self shines, and God will be revealed within you.
The Bible says Jesus gives us peace—not as the world gives, but a peace that goes beyond understanding (see John 14:27, Philippians 4:8, Colossians 3:15). It is the joy of heaven. It is more than relief from suffering—it is deep spiritual rest.
Wang Ching Ch’ing, How to Be Free from Life’s Suffering. Edited by Karl Ludvig Reichelt, The Work of Tao Fong Shan, Hong Kong: Tai Kwong Printing Press, 1934, pp. 52–53.
About the Author and His Practice
Pastor Wang Ching Ch’ing wrote this piece in 1934, but it still speaks to people today. If you are seeking peace and spiritual healing, take time to reflect on these words—and don’t be afraid to speak honestly to Christ. As Jesus said: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”
In those days, Pastor Wang would go every Saturday to a quiet cave (Lotus Cave) in the mountains of Tao Fong Shan to pray and meditate for over an hour. It was a place of repentance, silence, and deep spiritual practice. You can learn more about the Lotus Cave here: https://www.tfscc.org/en/map/lotus-crypt/
(Note: Quiet time in the Lotus Cave requires booking in advance: https://www.tfssu.org/en/pilgrimshall)
